Month: November 2016

Thanks to /u/Schockwaves and /u/cjotto9 for these samples. Campbeltown. The very name of the region breeds confusion, history, sadness, happiness, and even a little bit of horniness for various whisky fans. A lot of us have only had a handful of drams from there. When asked to explain an Islay, we can. When asked to explain a Speyside, we can. But a Campbeltown? Better ask us… Continue reading Hazelburn 10 / Hazelburn 8 Sauternes Finish

Glenmorangie 10 is one of the first bottles I ever bought when I was first getting into scotch. I purchased a gift set that had a 750ml bottle of original plus 3 minis of the 12-year expressions. Those have been sitting around for about 3.5 years now and i’m finally getting to them. When I first reviewed Glenmo10 way back in 2013, i scored it … Continue reading Reviews: Glenmorangie Original, Lasanta, Nectar D’Or and Quinta Ruban

I’ve had two Glenkinchie’s to date, and it’s my lowest average scoring distillery. Here are my reviews: Glenkinchie 10 yr – 43% ABV I was somewhat excited to try this one as I understand it’s discontinued, and has been for some time, (replaced by the 12yr). I haven’t had a lot of lowlands, but thought this could be an interesting dram. also noticed no … Continue reading Reviews: Glenkinchie 10 & 12. A lesson in disappointment

I was out at the bar with friends a few years ago and they had no good beer on tap, so I went with some scotch instead. Hadn’t yet had Bowmore 12, but knew I enjoyed Islay whiskies, so I gave it a try: Bowmore 12 – 40% Appearance: dark and obviously artificially coloured Nose: sweet fruit, floral notes, maple Taste: peaty, little bit of … Continue reading Review: Bowmore 12

As part of the Toronto Whisky Society, our great contributor /u/devoz took time out of his very important schedule and visited the Wiser’s distillery. And as part of that, he requested a sample of Lot 40 Cask Strength, a version of the famous Lot 40 from Corby that has not been released yet. In return, each of us would swear a blood oath to form the… Continue reading Lot 40 Cask Strength